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Net Income: $145 million in the first quarter.
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Return on Equity: 12.6% for the first quarter.
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Book Value Per Share: Increased 11% year-over-year to $32.48.
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Total Revenue: $318 million for the first quarter.
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Net Premiums Earned: $234 million in the first quarter.
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New Insurance Written: $9.5 billion in the first quarter.
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Persistency Rate: 86% in the first quarter.
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Investment Portfolio: $6.3 billion, generating $69 million in net investment income.
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Operating Expenses: $77 million, a 12% decrease from the prior quarter.
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Share Repurchases: $207 million, representing more than 4% of shares outstanding.
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Dividends Paid: $37 million during the quarter.
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Holding Company Liquidity: $834 million at the end of the first quarter.
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PMIERs Cushion: $2.1 billion for Radian Guaranty.
Release Date: May 01, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Radian Group Inc (NYSE:RDN) reported a strong start to 2025 with a net income of $145 million and a return on equity of 12.6%.
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The company increased its book value per share by 11% year-over-year, reaching $32.48.
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Radian Group Inc (NYSE:RDN) maintained a high persistency rate of 86%, benefiting from elevated interest rates.
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The company repurchased $207 million of shares, representing more than 4% of shares outstanding, demonstrating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
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Radian Group Inc (NYSE:RDN) secured a multiyear quota share reinsurance arrangement with favorable terms, enhancing capital management and risk mitigation.
Negative Points
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The new insurance written in the first quarter of 2025 was lower compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 due to a smaller origination market.
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Net investment income declined compared to the prior quarter, primarily driven by lower mortgage loans held for sale.
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The company reported an unrealized net loss on investments of $295 million at quarter end.
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Operating expenses, while reduced, can fluctuate due to variable incentive compensation and strategic growth initiatives.
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Radian Group Inc (NYSE:RDN) continues to monitor the impact of financial market volatility and global trade policy uncertainties on its business.
Q & A Highlights
Q: What are your updated thoughts on credit loss expectations given the current macroeconomic uncertainties? A: Sumita Pandit, CFO, stated that the company continues to see strong performance in cure trends, with the default rate slightly lower than the previous quarter. The expectation remains for a sub-3% default rate through the cycle, and the company remains conservative in modeling expectations, considering various macroeconomic outcomes.